[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4102]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO ANDREA PIPER

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 15, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Ms. Andrea 
Piper.
  Andrea Piper was born and raised in Albany, New York. She was 
fortunate to attend private school from kindergarten through eighth 
grade. She then attended Albany High School, where she graduated at the 
top of her class. Ms. Piper had a strong educational and ethical 
philosophy during her childhood, a philosophy that still remains with 
her. This foundation, along with continued support from family and 
friends, allowed Ms. Piper to embrace her dream of becoming an 
educational leader. After high school, Ms. Piper received a Bachelor's 
Degree from SUNY College at Cortland. She later went on to pursue a 
Master's degree from Cambridge College and a certification in Education 
and Administration from the College of St. Rose CITE Program.
  Ms. Piper has been an educator for seventeen years with the New York 
City Department of Education. She started as a middle school science 
teacher, in 1993, at Intermediate School 55, in Brownsville. In 1999, 
she moved on to teach for another seven years at ACORN Community High 
School, in Crown Heights; during this time, she was recognized by the 
UFT as a Teacher of the Year. While at ACORN Community High School, Ms. 
Piper served on several committees and started various after school 
clubs, including the ACHS Chorus and the Forensics Science Club. Her 
Principal recognized her effectiveness as a classroom teacher and 
assigned her as Lead Teacher of the Science Department; this prompted 
Andrea to pursue her administrative license. Very soon thereafter, 
Andrea was offered an Assistant Principal (``AP'') position at ACORN 
Community High School, where she served as AP of Supervision, Guidance, 
Security and Organization. Her hard work and devotion to educating the 
lives of the children of ACORN Community High School led her to her 
current position: Principal of ACORN Community High School.
  Affectionately known as ``Piper,'' Ms. Piper has been recognized by 
colleagues for her hard work and contributions to the legacy of the 
schools she taught in. During her tenure as teacher and educational 
leader, Ms. Piper strived to help students become aware of their self-
worth and limitless potential. She sets the bar high for both students 
and staff members; she understands what it takes to succeed.
  Ms. Piper's hobbies are singing, crocheting, shopping and drawing. 
She loves spending time with her two daughters, Akili and Cheyenne. Ms. 
Piper owes her success and work ethic to her parents, Hilliard Sr. 
(deceased) and Anna Piper, as well as her great mentors. Through their 
love and dedication, as well as their commitment to entrench her in a 
guided and religious background, Ms. Piper maintains her strength and 
identity.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the life 
of Ms. Andrea Piper.

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